Essity Divests Operations In Russia

Essity Logo vector logo The hygiene and health company Essity recently announced it has divested its operations in Russia. Essity has signed an agreement with a buyer and the transaction has now been approved by Russian authorities. The transaction is expected to be finalized during the second quarter of 2023.

Essity began work in April 2022 to exit the Russian market, and in 2022 an impairment was carried out of the company’s assets in Russia of approximately SEK 1.7bn. In 2022, Essity’s net sales in Russia amounted to approximately 2% of the Group’s total net sales. The total earnings impact will be reported when the transaction is finalized but is not expected to have a material financial impact.

Essity is a global hygiene and health company that develops, produces, and sells personal care, consumer tissue, and professional hygiene products and solutions. Visit www.essity.com.

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